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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.16 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.16 and 162.96 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.16 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.16 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.16 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 52,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,988.07/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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